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“He shouldn’t win”: Rival slams Marc Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP sprint pitlane shortcut
LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco believes Marc Marquez should not have won the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix sprint race due to the fact that Marquez went backwards on the track after crashing and should have pitted earlier. Despite crashing with five laps to go, Marquez remounted, rejoined the race by crossing the grass at Turn 13 to pit for a wet machine, and ultimately won the sprint by over three seconds. The incident sparked divided opinions among fans and riders. The FIM stewards investigated but deemed Marquez followed no rules and took no further action, leading to Zarco’s disagreement with the decision. Zarco expressed on French TV that Marquez’s victory should not stand as he believes Marquez’s actions were against the typical racing regulations. Marquez later acknowledged his mistake in not pitting earlier due to bike damage.
